Rull Orchard
Member Overview
What is Rull Orchard?
Rull Orchard is a small artisan cidery and orchard based in Bickleigh, Mid Devon, producing award-winning cider, perry, juices and honey using fruit grown on its own sustainably managed orchard. Founded by Mike Shorland and Claire Daniels in 2017, the business combines traditional orchard skills with permaculture, rewilding and biodiversity-led practices to create drinks that reflect both place and season.
More than simply a cidery, Rull Orchard is a thriving ecological landscape where orchards, woodland and wetland habitats work together to support wildlife, pollinators and sustainable food production.
What does Rull Orchard offer?
Rull Orchard produces a carefully crafted range of artisan drinks and orchard products, all made in small batches with a focus on quality, provenance and minimal intervention.
Products include:
- Sparkling craft cider
- Still cider
- Traditional perry
- Devon Heritage cider
- Pomological dessert cider
- Small-batch fruit juices
- Raw orchard honey
- Seasonal limited-edition releases
The orchard also hosts guided tastings, cider pairing events, feast nights and traditional wassails, giving visitors the opportunity to learn about cider making, fermentation and orchard heritage firsthand.
Our Specialities
- Wild-fermented cider
- Traditional Devon cider
- Artisan perry
- Devon Heritage Blend
- Pomological dessert cider
- Small-batch fruit juices
- Raw orchard honey
- Natural fermentation
- Orchard-led cider making
- Food and cider pairing
- Sustainable orchard management
- Biodiversity-friendly farming
- Permaculture orcharding
- Seasonal cider releases
- Cider tastings and events
Why choose Rull Orchard?
Rull Orchard stands out for its commitment to sustainability, biodiversity and low-intervention cider making. The orchard is managed without pesticides or insecticides and actively supports wildlife through wildflower planting, rewilding, pollinator habitats and on-site beehives.
Every cider is made using traditional techniques enhanced by modern understanding of fermentation and flavour. Fermentations are typically wild and natural, relying on the orchard's own yeasts and allowing the fruit to express its true character. Releases are carefully matured and produced in limited quantities.
The orchard's founder, Mike Shorland, is also one of the UK's first qualified pomeliers, bringing specialist expertise in cider appreciation, blending and food pairing.
Awards & Recognition
Rull Orchard has earned significant recognition for both its products and environmental commitment, including:
- Multiple Food Drink Devon Gold Awards
- Food Drink Devon Sustainability Pioneer Gold Award
- PerryOte recognised as Best New Drink
- National recognition for Devon Heritage Blend, named one of the top ciders to try by food and drink writer Suzy Atkins
These accolades reflect both the quality of the drinks and the orchard's leadership in sustainable production.
Where can you find Rull Orchard?
Rull Orchard is located in Bickleigh, Mid Devon, within the beautiful Exe Valley landscape.
Available From
- Direct online sales
- Farmers' markets across Devon and Somerset
- Food and drink festivals
- Selected independent retailers
- Local specialist stockists
Events
Rull Orchard regularly hosts:
- Traditional wassails
- Guided cider tastings
- Orchard tours
- Seasonal feast nights
- Food and cider pairing events
- Visit their events page here to find out the latest
Contact Rull Orchard
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Rull Orchard different?
Rull Orchard combines traditional cider-making techniques with rewilding, permaculture and biodiversity-led orchard management, creating artisan drinks that reflect the landscape they come from.
Does Rull Orchard use pesticides?
No. The orchard operates without pesticides or insecticides and actively supports wildlife through sustainable management practices.
What types of cider does Rull Orchard produce?
The range includes sparkling cider, still cider, Devon Heritage cider, limited-edition releases and sweet dessert-style ciders.
What is Pomological?
Pomological is Rull Orchard's rich, sweet after-dinner cider, created using apples from a neighbouring orchard that is more than 130 years old.
Do you make perry?
Yes. Rull Orchard produces artisan perries using traditional pear varieties and natural fermentation methods.
Is the cider naturally fermented?
Yes. Most ciders are wild fermented using naturally occurring orchard yeasts and low-intervention techniques.
Can I visit the orchard?
Yes. Rull Orchard hosts seasonal events, tastings, wassails and feast nights throughout the year. Look t the events link above to find out more.
Do you sell products online?
Yes. Ciders, perries and other orchard products are available through direct online sales. Visit the online shop here
Do you produce anything other than cider?
Yes. The orchard also produces perry, fruit juices and raw orchard honey.
Where can I buy Rull Orchard cider?
Products are available online, at farmers' markets, food festivals and through selected independent retailers across Devon and Somerset.